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Hume Street Conservation & Redevelopment Dublin
BKRN was appointed to deliver the conservation and redevelopment of the former Hume Street Hospital, a protected structure located beside St Stephen’s Green in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland.
3-8 Hume Street, St Stephens Green, Dublin 2
Commerical & Conservation
Private Developer
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This completed project showcases exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, delivering flexible, light-filled interiors that meet modern standards while respecting the building’s historic context.
Stabilising Historic Georgian Buildings Amid Major Redevelopment Works
BKRN were tasked with restoring six severely deteriorated Georgian houses—part of the former Hume Street Hospital – while simultaneously demolishing unsafe rear additions and constructing a new six-storey modern building on a fully restricted city-centre site. The project demanded extensive structural stabilisation, careful protection of historic fabric, and precise coordination of piling, basement works, and modern building integration adjacent to protected structures.
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Integrating Traditional Craftsmanship with Modern Engineering Solutions
BKRN delivered the redevelopment through a coordinated methodology combining conservation expertise, structural innovation, and advanced monitoring. The Georgian buildings were stabilised through underpinning and protective works, enabling safe excavation and piling beside fragile walls. A new modern building was constructed with an independent steel structure and connected to the restored terrace via fully separate bridge links. Just-In-Time logistics, discreet M&E integration, and specialist restoration of historic interiors ensured the project met all technical, heritage, and operational requirements despite the site’s extreme constraints.
- Delivered in Dublin City Centre
- Highly sensitive conservation area
- Fully built-up urban environment
The Challenge
At project commencement, the existing Georgian buildings in Dublin, Ireland were in a severely deteriorated condition, requiring immediate stabilisation and careful sequencing of works.
Urban Constraints
Works were carried out on a constrained city-centre site in Dublin, County Dublin, surrounded by busy roads, footpaths, and neighbouring properties.
Demolition of Rear Buildings
The two rear buildings were demolished to facilitate redevelopment works within a restricted Dublin city site with no available laydown area.
Piling & Basement Works
Piling works were completed directly adjacent to protected Georgian structures in Dublin City to allow basement construction and new development works.
New Building Integration
A new six-storey contemporary building was constructed in Dublin, Ireland and connected to the restored Georgian terrace via a full-height glazed atrium and independent bridges.
Conservation Works
Conservation works preserved key Georgian architectural features within a protected structure in Dublin, County Dublin.
The Solution – Overview
Delivering this complex conservation project in Dublin, Ireland required a carefully coordinated approach balancing heritage protection, modern construction, and urban logistics.
Monitoring & Risk Control
Enhanced vibration and noise monitoring systems were implemented to protect historic buildings and neighbouring properties in Dublin city centre.
M&E Integration
Modern mechanical and electrical systems were integrated across both historic and new buildings in Dublin while protecting original architectural fabric.
Logistics Strategy
A Just-In-Time procurement strategy supported efficient construction delivery within a restricted Dublin city-centre site.
Environmental Responsibility
Environmental controls and waste minimisation supported responsible construction practices in an urban Dublin location.
Community & Traffic Management
Traffic, pedestrian, and neighbour coordination were carefully managed to minimise disruption within central Dublin, Ireland.
Key Outcomes – Summary
Key Outcomes in Dublin, Ireland
- Six Georgian houses stabilised and restored
- New six-storey glazed building delivered
- Basement construction completed beside protected structures
- Project delivered on programme and within budget
Completion Statement
The project was successfully completed in Dublin, County Dublin, on programme and within the agreed budget.
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